Brann vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Jul 2026

Brann vs Universitatea Cluj Predictions

Main Match Prediction

U Cluj Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -122

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Universitatea Cluj +1.25 at odds of -122 allows us to split our money between +1 and +1.5. A win or draw against Brann will result in a payout on the Asian Handicap, with a one goal defeat still seeing a return.

Continue reading for our full Brann vs Universitatea Cluj betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

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Norwegian Eliteserien side Brann host Romanian SuperLiga club Universitatea Cluj in the second leg of their Europa Conference League second qualifying round tie at Brann Stadion, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Thursday 30 July.

Brann were defeated last time out. Brann Stadion saw them beaten at home to Valerenga by a 3-2 scoreline in the Eliteserien. Eirik Horneland's team boasted 71% possession and had seven shots on target, while Niklas Castro and Felix Horn Myhre scored one goal apiece.

Universitatea Cluj lost on the road in their previous game. Sepsi won 1-0 at Stadionul Sepsi in the SuperLiga. The Red Caps had 50% of possession and three shots on goal.

H2H: Teams Drew 2-2 in First Leg

The first leg between U Cluj and Brann ended all square. This was a 2-2 draw at Stadionul Sepsi.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Brann	20	8	2	10	37	31	6	37:31	26

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	U Cluj	7	3	0	4	9	13	-4	9:13	9

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. Brann have had 60.6% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts, while being awarded 4.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Kristall Mani Ingason has found the net 4 times, Noah Holm 3, with Niklas Castro and two other players on 2. Denzel De Roeve and Ulrik Mathisen are tied for the most assists on 3.

U Cluj have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Cristiano Bergodi's men have averaged 46.1% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts.

Jovo Lukic is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Dan Nistor on 2, with Pedro Pinho and two others bagging 1. Issouf Macalou has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Brann confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Mathias Dyngeland (GK), Denzel De Roeve, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen, Thore Pedersen, Joachim Soltvedt, Niklas Jensen Wassberg, Jacob Lungi Soerensen, Felix Horn Myhre, Ulrik Mathisen, Noah Holm, Niklas Castro.

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Neophytos Michael (GK), Dino Mikanovic, Iulian Cristea, Dorin Codrea, Alexandru Chipciu, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Ovidiu Bic, Issouf Macalou, Marius Stefanescu, Jug Stanojev, Jovo Lukic.

Main Match Prediction

Universitatea Cluj enjoying a +1.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap could be a wise move at odds of -122. We anticipate a close battle when it comes to this Europa Conference League qualifying game, so let’s back our selection with confidence.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Europa Conference League qualifying matches):

• The +1.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 4 consecutive games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Brann in 8 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Brann in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Brann in 10 of their last 14 games at home.

We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest Europa Conference League qualifying team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 54.9% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Brann 1 - 1 U Cluj

There are attractive odds of +600 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Brann Under 6.5 Corners -135

The past 10 Brann matches have involved them having an average of 5.20 corners, with Universitatea Cluj conceding under 6.5 corners in their last five games. There’s a price of -135 for this Team Corners bet and we think the Brann line is too big.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Brann

Total

9.90 5.20 4.70

Home

9.90 6.50 3.40

Away

11.80 6.00 5.80

U Cluj

Total

9.60 4.20 5.40

Home

9.50 4.50 5.00

Away

10.10 4.00 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-106

Under 10.5

-135

Brann Corners

Over 6.5

-133

Under 6.5

-108

U Cluj Corners

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-164

Most Corners

1

-500

X

+700

2

+360

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Brann vs Universitatea Cluj Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers take few chances with their latest odds of -286 for Brann winning which suggests that they have a 74% chance in this Europa Conference League qualifying encounter. Universitatea Cluj are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +700.

If you fancy Brann to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of -135. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on U Cluj at +540 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +160.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -127.

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Full-Time Result

1

-286

X

+380

2

+700

Half-Time Result

1

-135

X

+160

2

+540

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-714

X2

+185

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+460

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-109

2 Hcp +1.5

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-185

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-114

Latest Europa Conference League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Brann Stats

Universitatea Cluj Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 60.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 65.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 46.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 49.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Brann vs Universitatea Cluj Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Brann vs U Cluj before making your bets. We’ll provide the latest confirmed Europa Conference League qualifying lineups along with injury updates.

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